Flat stomach for the summer – can liposuction and tummy tucks save you from the gym?

The belly can be such a stubborn area to tame! It is a common problem for extra skin and fat to gather on the belly resulting in extra bulk where we want it the least. Even after spending hours at the gym, some of us just can’t seem to flatten out the stomach. Many people feel self conscious about this area, ruining many of the great experiences during the summer and all year round. Instead of enjoying the sun by the pool, many unfortunate people are focused on how big their belly looks in their swimsuits.

Worrying about your appearance is no way to live life. You don’t have to feel self conscious about your stomach any longer. Liposuction and tummy tucks are safe procedures that allow you to fix the appearance of your stomach, so you can stop worrying about your appearance and start enjoying life. These operations are specifically made for people who just can’t seem to tame the belly fat even after spending so much effort dieting and exercising, so remember you are not alone in not being able to tame the belly fat.

If you are truly considering getting a liposuction or tummy tucks, you may wonder which procedure you would need to get the flat stomach you want. The following is information that tells you exactly what the difference is between liposuction and tummy tucks; however, the best way to find out whether liposuction or tummy tucks are right for you is to go see a doctor for a professional evaluation.

What is a Tummy Tuck?

The fancy scientific name that you might hear for a tummy tuck is abdominoplasty. This procedure is designed to treat those who have formed extra skin and fat on the belly due to a variety of causes. Some of the common causes of this extra skin are aging, significant fluctuations in weight, pregnancy, heredity issues or prior surgeries. Basically, if there are causes that diet and exercise won’t fix no matter how hard you work due to extra skin on the belly, a tummy tuck may be right for you.

Tummy tucks are considered to be the more serious of the two operations, and the recovery time is significantly longer than the liposuction procedure. What a tummy tuck does basically is removes excess fat and skin. After the extra skin and fat are removed, weakened and separated muscles are restored. The result is essentially a more smother and toned belly that anyone could be proud of when sitting by the pool.

Doctor will warn you that this operation does not fix stretch marks. Some stretch marks may be removed if they are below the belly button if it is part of the skin being trimmed. It is also important to remember that this operation does not replace the need for exercise and weight management. Even after you get the tummy tuck, you’ll still need to hit the gym to maintain the awesome new flat tummy of yours!

What is Liposuction?

The other fancy name you might hear when considering tummy tucks or liposuction is liposculpture. As you may have guessed, liposculpture is the name for liposuction. The liposuction procedure removes fat from one single area. This operation is meant for individuals who have a regularly sustained body weight, but who also have really tough areas of fat that just will not go away even after dieting and exercising. A lot of the time the tough fat has to do with hereditary tendencies to collect fat in certain areas, so there really is nothing individuals can do to get rid of this fat short of liposuction.

Liposuction is considered to be the more minor operation when comparing liposuction and tummy tucks. In the liposuction operation only a small incision is made then a small amount of fat is sucked out. The cannula, basically a high-pressure vacuum- is placed under the skin to remove the fat. After the operation is it is absolutely imperative that patients maintain a healthy exercise and dieting program. If not they risk the fat cells not just coming back, but coming back to grow even bigger.

Doctors will again tell you that liposuction is not a replacement for diet and exercise. Liposuction does not remove or treat stretch marks either. It also is not an effective method to treat obesity. If you have cellulite in the area you want to get treated with liposuction, it is generally considered not the best procedure to undergo. If anything, liposuction can cause cellulite and dimples if too much fat is removed at once.

About Angelo Bandiziol

Angelo Bandiziol is the Clinic Manager of Canova Medical. Started his career over 17 years ago working for an Italian cosmetic company at various managerial levels, before joining Canova Medical in 2004. You can follow Angelo on Twitter or on his official website.

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